INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for monitoring incoming and outgoing inventory and stock activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitors and coordinates inventory activities, prepares orders for inventory, and maintains information in designated databases.

Verifies inventory records within the required database and maintains inventory tracking of all designated supplies and/or equipment.

Reconciles invoices and payments against equipment and supplies received.

Coordinates deletion or transfer of various inventoried items.

Prepares purchase orders and obtains price quotes from vendors.

Corresponds with customers and vendors regarding accounts, purchases, and payments.

Distributes work orders or delivers materials to requesting department or agency.

Ensures the organization and maintenance of the assigned storeroom or warehouse.

Maintains monthly spreadsheets, records, and required documents and reports.

Performs inventory of supplies on hand, as required.

Provides training and mentoring and may supervise support staff; recommends, hires, interviews, and evaluates the performance of incumbents; makes assignments to support staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

 Knowledge of inventory control and records management procedures and practices. Knowledge of packaging and shipping and receiving procedures, rules, and regulations. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates. Ability to maintain manual and/or computerized inventory records. Ability to prepare written documents such as status reports, forms, memos, and letters. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to monitor supply usage and maintain supply levels. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of experience in inventory control or a related field, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.